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Miami - Haulover to Fowey Light
Capt. Dean Panos
April 14, 2002
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
4/12/02
Windy weather has been the norm for this past week, and has kept most of the boats in port. We went out yesterday (Thursday), and although it was a bit windy, it was definitely fishable. The conditions were light North current with a blue edge in about 180 ft. We started down by Key Biscayne, and after two drifts without a strike, we moved up towards the Sea Buoy. First drift, we landed a sailfish. Second drift we got a nice 29 lb blackfin tuna and some decent size dolphin. We started another drift and got another sailfish and more dolphin. After we made the move north, the action was quite good and consistent. More dolphin and bonitas, and by the end of the day, the single angler was quite worn out. The good thing about the dolphin, they were all between 10 – 25 pounds.
Windy weather is pretty normal during the beginning of April, but the fishing is usually pretty good. As the month progresses, the winds start lying down.
There still a good month left to sailfishing, and the dolphin and blackfin tuna will continue to show up in larger numbers. Kingfish will also stick around, and the spring kingfish are usually on the large size.
Beginning with this month, Bahama trips are starting. Don’t miss out on a truly great trip. Bahama trips offer a variety of fish. It is not uncommon to catch 10 different species of fish in one day. Everything from yellowtails and muttons, groupers and jacks, dolphin, tuna and marlin, can be targeted in the Bahamas.
For more info on Bahama trips, check out my article in the April 2002 Florida Sportsman Magazine, or call at (954)805-8231.
Tight Lines and Good Fishing,
Capt. Dean Panos
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